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Small Fire Breaks Out In Wall At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A small electrical fire broke out in a wall at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Wednesday morning.

Light smoke was first reported in a stairwell of the hospital's west tower around 9:19 a.m., Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

Firefighters evacuated the building, which houses medical offices, as a precaution, Scott said.

The fire was knocked down in 26 minutes, according  to fire officials.

No injuries were reported.

The fire is under investigation.

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